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Pot-au-feu

2013-11-18T23:02:59+00:00

French for "pot on fire", pot-au-feu is made by simmering an assortment of meats in water or broth. We recommend tying the leek halves with twine so they don't fall apart. Dijon mustard rounds out the flavors of the finished dish, and the cornichons (small pickles) are a traditional accompaniment. [READ MORE]

Pot-au-feu2013-11-18T23:02:59+00:00

Sauteed Kale

2013-11-18T21:56:39+00:00

1 1/2 lbs kale, stems and leaves coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional) 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1/2 cup vegetable stock or 1/2 cup water salt and pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high [READ MORE]

Sauteed Kale2013-11-18T21:56:39+00:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2013-10-24T20:22:56+00:00

All those pink ribbons, t-shirts, tennis shoes people wear during the month of October is in celebration of BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH! No one ever wants to be diagnosed with breast cancer. And it certainly worries people… But is all that “worry” really worth the hype? What is your “real” [READ MORE]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month2013-10-24T20:22:56+00:00

Annual Visits: You are more than just a pap smear

2013-08-20T16:56:34+00:00

Every year we show up, undress and prepare for the metal "duck lips". Its is time for the PAP SMEAR. Time to approach the stirrups and then head out for a conciliatory latter post visit. Times have changed, however. Women are more than their cervix, and research on Women's Health [READ MORE]

Annual Visits: You are more than just a pap smear2013-08-20T16:56:34+00:00

Collagen-Building Foods for Youthful Skin

2013-07-22T15:36:50+00:00

Ever notice that advertisements for ‘anti-aging’ beauty products and procedures are obsessed with collagen? Strong collagen is the foundation for youthful-looking, resilient skin! Collagen makes up 75% of our skin and it actually starts to degrade while we still feel youthful (we’re talking early thirties here, ladies). Degrading collagen [READ MORE]

Collagen-Building Foods for Youthful Skin2013-07-22T15:36:50+00:00

Dr. Jukes Speaking at Austonian Club

2013-06-12T03:56:23+00:00

Come hear how you can have fallbladder, hysterectomy and other gynecological surgery through one small incision in your belly button. Dr. Jukes will be speaking from 7pm – 8pm at the Austonian Club on Wednesday, July 31st. The Austonian is located at 200 Congress Ave downtown and there is a [READ MORE]

Dr. Jukes Speaking at Austonian Club2013-06-12T03:56:23+00:00

Do you feel dry and irritated?

2013-05-09T04:08:19+00:00

Is intercourse painful because of decreased lubrication? Do you wonder why your "oasis" has turned into the Sahara Desert? If you are asking yourself these questions, you are likely experiencing Atrophic Vaginitis. This condition occurs commonly in menopause when our bodies are low in Estradiol which then leads to thinning [READ MORE]

Do you feel dry and irritated?2013-05-09T04:08:19+00:00

Texas Institute among first to perform Single-Site Robotic Hysterectomy Surgery

2013-04-25T14:04:51+00:00

The Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery at St. David's North Austin Medical Center recently became one of the first facilities in the nation to perform a hysterectomy using a new single-site platform for robotic surgery. "This single-site robotic platform provides surgeons with the increased dexterity, control and high-definition 3-D vision [READ MORE]

Texas Institute among first to perform Single-Site Robotic Hysterectomy Surgery2013-04-25T14:04:51+00:00